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Sunday, September 25, 2016

"Hatapalooza" hats from Great Yarns - Day 6

Cables complete!

I’ve finished the Knotty But Nice hat! The soft wooly texture is just begging to keep a head warm, and the rich color could brighten the dreariest of Chicago winters. Those clever cables weave themselves around the hat and keep the shape snug.

Above them, the ribbing narrows smartly in toward the crown as you can see in this photo. The shape is simple, but the combination of cables and ribbing takes that simple shape and crafts a smart, stylish cap indeed knotty and nice. The very best qualities of the craft.

I’ve been on a long driving trip this week, and my knitting has been great company. For as much as my husband enjoys driving, I am happiest knitting in the passenger seat. I am terrible at both sitting still and waiting—life is very much better for having knitting in it.